The implication is that some US companies receive preferential treatment on political grounds vs other US companies, not vs external ones: > A 2024 study found

The implication is that some US companies receive preferential treatment on political grounds vs other US companies, not vs external ones: > A 2024 study found companies that made substantial investments in connections to Republicans before and during the first Trump administration were more likely to secure tariff exemptions, while the reverse was true of those who contributed to Democrats.